Frans Koketso Matlakala
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4159310 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Frans Koketso Matlakala |
| NOMBRES | Frans Koketso |
| APELLIDO | Matlakala |
| FIRMA | MATLAKALA F K |
| AFILIACIONES | North-West University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7207-4952 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2021 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Maternal grandmothers’ perceptions of single fatherhood in Africa
Single fatherhood is on the rise, but the caregiving roles and abilities of a single father are often doubted due to traditional social norms. This doubt leads to psychological challenges and dysfunctional family dynamics. Some maternal grandmothers support fathers parenting efforts, while some doubt single fathers' parenting efforts. The study seeks to conduct a scoping review on maternal grandmothers’ perceptions of single fatherhood in Africa.…
Vicarious trauma in disaster situations
This study explored the experiences with vicarious trauma for social workers who rendered their services during and in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe in 2019. A qualitative research approach was employed within the exploratory design. Ten social workers were purposively selected to share their experiences. Data were analysed through the Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The findings revealed that social workers who rendered thei…
Lobola Gives You Access to the Child”
Having a child out of wedlock does not guarantee the involvement of the father in the child’s life, especially in South Africa, where mothers and maternal families use cultural practices as a cover to restrict the father’s involvement in the life of the child. This paper sought to explore how lobola-related cultural practices influence the experiences of young unmarried fathers at Zeerust, South Africa, with specific attention to the violations o…
ADHD symptoms and psychosocial challenges
Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental psychological disorder characterised by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, poses significant challenges to individuals, especially within higher education contexts. The psychosocial impacts of ADHD symptoms on university students remain inadequately understood. Methods This exploratory qualitative case study aimed to investigate the psychosocial challenge…
Types and effectiveness of mental health promotion programmes for young people in sub-Saharan Africa
Studies show that mental health promotion is an effective strategy that can reduce the burden of mental health disorders and improve overall well-being in both children and adults. In addition to promoting high levels of mental well-being and preventing the onset of mental illness, these mental health promotion programmes, including mental illness prevention interventions, help increase levels of mental health literacy in community members. While…
A Qualitative Study of Caregivers’ Perspectives on Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Children of Deported Migrant Parents
From Innocence to Survival
This study aimed to explore the harrowing realities faced by migrant children in Johannesburg, South Africa, from their informal caregivers. A qualitative exploratory case study design was adopted. The purpose-sampling technique was used to sample 12 caregivers who care for migrant children. Caregivers received informed consent to provide written consent prior to data collection. After providing consent, researchers collect data from informal car…
A Scoping Review on the Psychosocial Effects of Sexual Abuse on the Girl Child in Sub-Saharan Africa
Child sexual abuse has become a global phenomenon. The statistics of sexual abuse of a girl child by relatives and/or other people known to the girl child are shocking. Various factors predispose a girl child to be susceptible to sexual abuse. As a result, the purpose of this study was to review the existing literature on the psychosocial effects of sexual abuse on a girl child. The study used a scoping review guided by PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Afr…
Work-Related Stress Experienced by Male Academics in the Sadc Region
Work-related stress exists in various organisations around the globe and academia is no exception. Even though academics have flexible hours, they often find themselves taking work home and trying to finish their outstanding work in the evenings or weekends at the expense of their family time. Thus, this paper was aimed at synthesising the existing literature on work-related stress experienced by male academics in the Southern African Development…
Challenges faced by caregivers raising children left by deported migrant parents in Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper was aimed at exploring challenges faced by caregivers raising children left by deported migrant parents in Johannesburg, South Africa. Researchers employed a qualitative research approach and adopted an exploratory case study design. The sample consists of 12 caregivers, selected through purposeful sampling, engaging in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to derive key themes from the caregivers’ narratives, allowing…
Vulnerability of elderly people during climate-induced disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate-induced disasters present significant challenges to vulnerable populations, especially elderly individuals with disabilities who face unique difficulties in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from such catastrophic events. Despite growing concerns about the impact of climate-induced disasters in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a notable lack of information regarding the specific vulnerabilities experienced by elderly people with di…
Situating Social Work Methods in Climate Change Interventions in the South African Context
Population’s Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa
Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was co…
The Impact of Xenophobic Attacks on the Livelihoods of Migrants in Selected Provinces of South Africa
Migration and xenophobia are realities that cannot be ignored globally. Recently, there has been a plethora of xenophobic attacks as a result of structural and socio-economic conditions in South Africa. This paper aimed to establish the impact of xenophobic attacks on the livelihoods of migrants in selected provinces of South Africa. Researchers opted for a qualitative study using a case study design. Participants were drawn from the population i…
Alcohol Abuse as a Militating Factor against Quality of Life for Migrants’ Youth Population in Selected Provinces of South Africa
Migrants’ youth are seen as one of the vulnerable populations in South Africa. This is largely due to the fact that they are seen as people who come to take job opportunities of the youth in the host country. In order to cope with their fear and stress, migrants indulge in binge consumption of alcohol. It is in light of that that in this paper researchers aimed to accentuate alcohol abuse as a militating factor against the quality of life for mig…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
From Innocence to Survival
This study aimed to explore the harrowing realities faced by migrant children in Johannesburg, South Africa, from their informal caregivers. A qualitative exploratory case study design was adopted. The purpose-sampling technique was used to sample 12 caregivers who care for migrant children. Caregivers received informed consent to provide written consent prior to data collection. After providing consent, researchers collect data from informal car…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
Population’s Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa
Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was co…
The Impact of Xenophobic Attacks on the Livelihoods of Migrants in Selected Provinces of South Africa
Migration and xenophobia are realities that cannot be ignored globally. Recently, there has been a plethora of xenophobic attacks as a result of structural and socio-economic conditions in South Africa. This paper aimed to establish the impact of xenophobic attacks on the livelihoods of migrants in selected provinces of South Africa. Researchers opted for a qualitative study using a case study design. Participants were drawn from the population i…
Alcohol Abuse as a Militating Factor against Quality of Life for Migrants’ Youth Population in Selected Provinces of South Africa
Migrants’ youth are seen as one of the vulnerable populations in South Africa. This is largely due to the fact that they are seen as people who come to take job opportunities of the youth in the host country. In order to cope with their fear and stress, migrants indulge in binge consumption of alcohol. It is in light of that that in this paper researchers aimed to accentuate alcohol abuse as a militating factor against the quality of life for mig…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
A Scoping Review on the Psychosocial Effects of Sexual Abuse on the Girl Child in Sub-Saharan Africa
Child sexual abuse has become a global phenomenon. The statistics of sexual abuse of a girl child by relatives and/or other people known to the girl child are shocking. Various factors predispose a girl child to be susceptible to sexual abuse. As a result, the purpose of this study was to review the existing literature on the psychosocial effects of sexual abuse on a girl child. The study used a scoping review guided by PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Afr…
Work-Related Stress Experienced by Male Academics in the Sadc Region
Work-related stress exists in various organisations around the globe and academia is no exception. Even though academics have flexible hours, they often find themselves taking work home and trying to finish their outstanding work in the evenings or weekends at the expense of their family time. Thus, this paper was aimed at synthesising the existing literature on work-related stress experienced by male academics in the Southern African Development…
Challenges faced by caregivers raising children left by deported migrant parents in Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper was aimed at exploring challenges faced by caregivers raising children left by deported migrant parents in Johannesburg, South Africa. Researchers employed a qualitative research approach and adopted an exploratory case study design. The sample consists of 12 caregivers, selected through purposeful sampling, engaging in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to derive key themes from the caregivers’ narratives, allowing…
Vulnerability of elderly people during climate-induced disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate-induced disasters present significant challenges to vulnerable populations, especially elderly individuals with disabilities who face unique difficulties in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from such catastrophic events. Despite growing concerns about the impact of climate-induced disasters in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a notable lack of information regarding the specific vulnerabilities experienced by elderly people with di…
Situating Social Work Methods in Climate Change Interventions in the South African Context
ADHD symptoms and psychosocial challenges
Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental psychological disorder characterised by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, poses significant challenges to individuals, especially within higher education contexts. The psychosocial impacts of ADHD symptoms on university students remain inadequately understood. Methods This exploratory qualitative case study aimed to investigate the psychosocial challenge…
Types and effectiveness of mental health promotion programmes for young people in sub-Saharan Africa
Studies show that mental health promotion is an effective strategy that can reduce the burden of mental health disorders and improve overall well-being in both children and adults. In addition to promoting high levels of mental well-being and preventing the onset of mental illness, these mental health promotion programmes, including mental illness prevention interventions, help increase levels of mental health literacy in community members. While…
A Qualitative Study of Caregivers’ Perspectives on Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Children of Deported Migrant Parents
From Innocence to Survival
This study aimed to explore the harrowing realities faced by migrant children in Johannesburg, South Africa, from their informal caregivers. A qualitative exploratory case study design was adopted. The purpose-sampling technique was used to sample 12 caregivers who care for migrant children. Caregivers received informed consent to provide written consent prior to data collection. After providing consent, researchers collect data from informal car…
Maternal grandmothers’ perceptions of single fatherhood in Africa
Single fatherhood is on the rise, but the caregiving roles and abilities of a single father are often doubted due to traditional social norms. This doubt leads to psychological challenges and dysfunctional family dynamics. Some maternal grandmothers support fathers parenting efforts, while some doubt single fathers' parenting efforts. The study seeks to conduct a scoping review on maternal grandmothers’ perceptions of single fatherhood in Africa.…
Vicarious trauma in disaster situations
This study explored the experiences with vicarious trauma for social workers who rendered their services during and in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe in 2019. A qualitative research approach was employed within the exploratory design. Ten social workers were purposively selected to share their experiences. Data were analysed through the Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The findings revealed that social workers who rendered thei…
Lobola Gives You Access to the Child”
Having a child out of wedlock does not guarantee the involvement of the father in the child’s life, especially in South Africa, where mothers and maternal families use cultural practices as a cover to restrict the father’s involvement in the life of the child. This paper sought to explore how lobola-related cultural practices influence the experiences of young unmarried fathers at Zeerust, South Africa, with specific attention to the violations o…
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